Assistant Public Health Practitioner | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking Specialist Public Health Practitioners (Health Visitors and School Nurses) to support the Healthy Child Programme for 0-19 year olds. The role includes working with children and families, attending safeguarding meetings, and collaborating with other agencies. A full UK driving license is necessary, and a hybrid working model is available. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in public health.

Benefits

Funding for DBS check

Occupational health and counselling services

Employee-led staff networks

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for business use.
• Experience in a similar healthcare role is beneficial.
• Flexible to work in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in meeting client needs.
• Work directly with children and families.
• Complete developmental reviews for children under 5.
• Attend safeguarding meetings.
• Collaborate with agencies to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Support for children and families

Liaison with senior staff

Collaboration with agencies

Emotional health support

Job description

This post is to support Specialist Public Health Practitioners (Health Visitors and School Nurses) to deliver the Healthy Child Programme for 0-19 year olds.

Team

The Healthy Family Team works in partnership with other agencies to deliver care and interventions to children, young people and families. The team is led by Specialist Public Health Practitioners (SPHP), with support from other skill mix colleagues working with 0-19 year children and young people within a defined geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to meet the needs of clients in line with the Service Delivery Framework.
• Work directly with children and families to deliver short pieces of work to meet their needs, and make onward referrals to specialist services as required.
• Complete mandated developmental reviews for children under 5, identify any who are not meeting developmental milestones and liaise with senior staff for guidance.
• Support children aged 5-19 with emotional health and wellbeing needs in schools and community settings.
• Attend safeguarding meetings for the SPHP with Social Care and other delegated meetings.
• Be trained to deputise for the SPHP at safeguarding and other meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies to achieve Key Performance Indicators.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full training and induction provided.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for business use (reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010).
• Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check (£26.40 standard or £54.40 enhanced); donations deducted from salary over first 2 months. Enrolment in DBS Update Service is encouraged (annual fee £16).
• Hybrid working model: on‑site and working from home as required; equipment for working at home will be provided.
• This role does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa and cannot sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa should refer to the relevant criteria.

About Our Trust

Our Trust is one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands, employing over 11,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites, including prisons. We host national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion groups, Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Health and Wellbeing Champions, Menopause Champions) and prioritise colleague health and wellbeing with occupational health and staff counselling services. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and working towards net‑zero.

Application Information

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.